I remember the day you
Appeared on this earth
With eyes like the ocean
Got blood on my shirt
From my camera angle
It looked like it hurt
But your mama
Had a big old smile
We drove you home
Saw your yellowing skin
Packed a few things
And drove you back again
Stayed up all night
Worrying wondering
What was gonna make it better
Broken bones heal
When you set them right
Get your fine tooth comb
From the barbicide
Our love's a protective poison
Well you are your mother's child
And she'll keep you for a while
But someday you'll be grown
And then you'll be on your own
Halloween costume
Looking real cute
With your pillowcase full
In your astronaut suit
But your cousin the cowboy
Is eyeing your loot
Better watch your Snickers bar
Out on the diamond
Now you're up to bat
Chewing your big league
Adjusting your hat
Taking a swing
And hearing it crack
Look at that apple fly
Tears will dry
If you give them time
Life's a roller coaster
Keep your arms inside
Fear that's a big emotion
Well you are your mother's child
And she'll keep you for a while
But one day you'll be grown
And then you'll
Be on your own
Posing for pictures
Cap and a gown
Summer is coming
You're driving around town
Everyone's asking
What you're gonna do now
I know you're gonna make a splash
And find you a sweetheart
To treat you so kind
Invite her to dinner
And kiss her goodnight
What I couldn't teach you
You will realize
She's the only thing that matters
Although he's a bastard
Make your papa proud
Your a fine young man
And I got no doubt
That you're gonna
Do this better
Cause you are your mother's child
She had you for a while
But now that you're grown
May you never be on your own
Well now that you're grown
May you never be on your own